"The legislation was contentious, prompting protests against the potential reintroduction of mandatory military service, which had been suspended in 2011 for men."
"The law requires men to request the permit, but the military career center must issue it if no specific military service is expected during the period."
"The Defense Ministry acknowledged the profound impact of the amended conscription law and is working on new rules for exceptions to the exit permit requirement."
A new military service law in Germany, effective 2026, mandates that men aged 18 to 46 must obtain approval from the Bundeswehr Career Center to leave the country for more than three months. This requirement applies to various situations, including studying abroad or traveling. The military needs to track men living outside Germany in case of war. While permits must generally be granted if no military service is expected, the Defense Ministry is developing new rules for exceptions to this requirement.
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